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When the Sunset Steals the Spotlight: Why Light Should Serve the Subject

When the Sunset Steals the Spotlight: Why Light Should Serve the Subject

We've all seen them: equine portraits with jaw-dropping sunset skies—dramatic, bold, visually captivating. At first glance, they catch the eye. But sometimes, the more you look, the more something feels off.

Recently, I came across an image that clearly aimed to prove a point: that you can continue shooting even after the sun has dipped below the horizon. It’s a valid and often inspiring concept. But the execution, in this case, didn’t quite land.

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What It Cost Me: When Creative Labor Is Taken for Granted

What It Cost Me: When Creative Labor Is Taken for Granted

I’ve photographed horses in motion under stadium lights, designed posters that sold out events, built brands from nothing but ideas, and poured thousands of hours into crafting imagery that stops people mid-scroll.

But some of the hardest lessons in my photography career didn’t come from missed exposures or tricky lighting conditions.
They came from trusting the wrong people with my time, talent, and heart.

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Birthday Reflections & Tracy Byrd Live — A Night to Remember

Birthday Reflections & Tracy Byrd Live — A Night to Remember

This year, my birthday came with a very different kind of energy. A big life shift had just taken place — one that may prove to be for the best in the long run, even if it didn’t soften the immediate impact. But in the midst of that transition, my birthday gave me something unexpected: a sense of freedom and a night to truly remember.

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First Cattle Sort of the Season

First Cattle Sort of the Season

May kicked off with the first cattle sort of the year at Grizzle Ridge Arena, and let’s just say—it did not ease us in gently. Between the long hours, unpredictable livestock, and less-than-cooperative lighting, this event threw just about everything at us. But that's part of what makes this work so rewarding.

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Photograph like a Seasoned Professional Photographer

Photograph like a Seasoned Professional Photographer

The best professional images tell a story of some kind and that is what makes them compelling. Yes, there are plenty of professional photos that are head shots or a little commercial. But those images people rave about and share, print, and hang on their walls… those they tell a story.

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Add Ons for All Packages

Add Ons for All Packages

This year I went to All Inclusive pricing. This was to take the guess work out of cost for clients and to aid my business in growing toward the future.

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